Track shared PDF reviews

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn how to monitor shared reviews for PDFs using Adobe Acrobat.

Select Home .

Under Adobe cloud storage, choose one of the following:

  • To view the files sent by you for review, select Shared by you.
  • To view the files received for review, select Shared by others.
The Recent section in the Home view shows a list of recent PDF files, along with their Name, Sharing status, and the Last Opened information in the center pane.
Next to the file name is a column showing whether the file is shared or is accessible only to you.

All the PDFs shared for review are displayed along with the following information:

  • NAME: Shows the name of the PDF shared for review.
  • SHARING: Shows whether the file is shared or is accessible only to you.
  • OPENED: Shows the timestamp of the last activity performed on the PDF.

To view the details of a PDF, select the PDF. A thumbnail of the PDF is displayed in the right pane.

To view the review status and the list of reviewers, expand the list by selecting the arrow key . Based on whether you are an initiator or a reviewer, you can perform any of the following actions:

  • To view detailed activity on the review file, select View Activity.
  • To add reviewers to the PDF, select Invite Person and enter the names of the reviewers or select Copy Shared Link to share the link with recipients via email.
  • To stop sharing the review, select Unshare File.
  • To end the review, select Delete Shared File.
  • To remove yourself from the review, select Remove Me.
  • To report inappropriate or infringing content, select Report Abuse.

To view the comments, double-click the file. The review PDF opens. The comments list is displayed in the right pane.